Faces of Ravenna

Sixth century Byzantine mosaics and eighteenth century Baroque painting in the Basilica di San Vitale, Ravenna. Photo by Renée DeVoe Mertz.

Sixth century Byzantine mosaics and eighteenth century Baroque painting in the Basilica di San Vitale, Ravenna. Photo by Renée DeVoe Mertz.

Surprised lion at Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo (?). Photo by Renée DeVoe Mertz.

Surprised lion at Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo (?). Photo by Renée DeVoe Mertz.

Graffiti in Ravenna. Photo by Renée DeVoe Mertz.

Graffiti in Ravenna. Photo by Renée DeVoe Mertz.

Neonian Baptistery, Ravenna. Photo by Renée DeVoe Mertz.

Neonian Baptistery, Ravenna. Photo by Renée DeVoe Mertz.

Mosaic in Basilica di Sant'Apollinare in Classe. Photo by Renée DeVoe Mertz.

Mosaic in Basilica di Sant'Apollinare in Classe. Photo by Renée DeVoe Mertz.

Roman marble bust of the philosopher Carneade in the Ravenna National Museum. Photo by Renée DeVoe Mertz.

Roman marble bust of the philosopher Carneade in the Ravenna National Museum. Photo by Renée DeVoe Mertz.

5th century mosaics in the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Ravenna. Photo by Renée DeVoe Mertz.

5th century mosaics in the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Ravenna. Photo by Renée DeVoe Mertz.